ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
MEDICATION fluticasone CATEGORY CLASs nasal glucocorticoids
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Therapeutic Use
Glucocorticoids decrease inflammation associated with allergic rhinitis. By decreasing nasal congestion, they also help with sinusitis
To reduce the effects of allergic rhinitis including sneezing, nasal itching, runny nose
Complications Sore throat, nose bleed, headache, burning in the nose
Medication Administration
administer dose daily metered dose pray through the nares clear blockd nasal passages with atopicl decongestant
Contraindications/Precautions Pregnancy risk category C
Nursing Interventions
Contact provider if adverse effects occur
Interactions N/A
Client Education
A metered dose spray device is used to administer the medication, administered those daily not just when manifestations occur, clear blocked nasal passages with a topical decongestant prior
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness allergis rhinitis is releived
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THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE